J.T. Stewart, the manager of former UFC middleweight champion Rich Franklin, has revealed “Ace’s” recent shoulder surgery was a success and that fans should expect his return to the octagon around late summer 2012.

Stewart, speaking via MMAWeekly, said:

“I spoke with Rich, he’s feeling great and as soon as the doctor gives him the go-ahead, he’s ready to start training again. If everything goes as expected, UFC fans could see Rich Franklin back in the Octagon in late summer.”

Franklin hasn’t competed since losing a unanimous decision to Forrest Griffin at UFC 126 in February. Prior to that he’d picked up a first round knockout win over Chuck Liddell, breaking his arm in the process.

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